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EU summit outcome in Brussels was, as usual, a compromise

The summit outcome in Brussels was, as usual, a compromise: the Brexit deadline has been extended to 31 October. Some countries, like Germany, wanted a longer delay. Others, like France, desired a shorter one.

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said it took the EU27 a few hours to "bounce around" the options before they plumped for the end of October.

Mr Varadkar described British Prime Minister Theresa May’s plan, on how she will secure Brexit, only as "adequate".

Nevertheless it was enough for EU leaders to agree on the deadline extension.

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